I DO WORRY!

MAYBE BECAUSE I AM GETTING OLD, IF YOU CAN CALL 26 OLD.
BUT I DO WORRY ABOUT SHARMA RIDING HER NEW FIX GEAR BIKE, AS MUCH AS IT LOOKS AMAZING! AND SHE DOES LOOK THE DON ON IT! HOW BLOODY DANGEROUS THOSE BIKES ARE!
I KNOW ITS REALLY NOT COOL, BUT HUN YOU SHOULD AT LEAST WEAR A HELMET, I THINK THEY HAVE NEW CHANEL ONES OUT IN DECEMBER!





"Aren’t fixed gear bikes dangerous?

Fixed gear bikes do present certain unique dangers. Many fixed gear riders go brakeless because they believe that they can stop just fine under all circumstances by controlling the rear wheel with their legs. I disagree with this (as do most sensible people) and always recommend having a front brake. Nobody is going to tell you that you have to use it every time you slow down, but you should have it for emergencies, such as panic stops or if your chain falls off or breaks. Having a front brake costs a little more money and adds a little weight, but the added safety is worth the very minor cost and weight gain. Some also say that the front brake messes with the clean aesthetic of a fixed gear bike. To them I reply, "Get back to the gallery opening you came from, you giant pretentious prick."

Another danger of fixed gear bikes is pedal strike. This is where the inside pedal hits the ground while turning. Many fixed gear bikes have short crank arms, narrow pedals, and a taller bottom bracket mount to get around this problem. If you're doing a conversion of an old bike, and reusing the existing crank arms and pedals, this is something that you need to be aware off and take care when turning."

Why would anyone ride a singlespeed instead of a geared bike?

There are lots of reasons why people choose to ride a singlespeed, so it would be difficult to list them all, but here’s a few:
The feeling of the drivetrain on a singlespeed is more direct than on a geared bike. Many people won’t notice or care about the difference, but some do.
They are mechanically simpler, meaning there is less to break and less to put together and adjust - which is handy if you’re inexperienced and building the bike yourself. They’re also less expensive to build. This makes them a great choice if you have a raggedy old ten speed with a hosed drivetrain that needs replacement.
Coaster brakes are fun and make you feel like a little kid again.
If you live somewhere relatively flat, a singlespeed bike can be a good, inexpensive, and worry-free way to get around and get some exercise.

I guess that makes sense, but why would anyone ride a "fixie"?

First, don’t call it a "fixie" - it sounds stupid and you will be ridiculed for it. Lots of people ride fixed gears because it’s cool right now. This is probably the wrong reason. Some of the right reasons are:
It’s a good way to build strength and endurance, and slowing the rear wheel with your legs uses muscles that you don’t normally utilize on a non-fixed bike.
It’s fun.
You can do tricks, if that’s your thing.

IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LOOK COOL, MAYBE YOU COULD SPICE YOUR HELMET UP SOMETHING LIKE THIS?


BE SAFE KIDS!
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